“If fraternal love held all men bound, how beautiful this world would be”

-Justus H. Rathbone

Mission Statement

It is our desire to make the world a better place by practicing the principles of friendship, charity, and benevolence. through community service. Unite the Pythian Order by promoting cooperation between the Knights, Sisters, Nomads, and Dokies. Continue to support our military, both home and abroad. Save the future of the Pythian Order by stopping the decline in membership.

Motto:

Making a difference TOGETHER.

NEVADA GRAND LODGE CONVENTION 2018

SANDS REGENCY, RENO, NV

Subordinate Lodges of Nevada

Clark County Lodge # 96

1322 Wyoming Ave

Boulder City, NV

Secretary: Jerry Roth

Meetings held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

Amity Lodge #8

980 Nevada St

Reno, NV

Secretary: Bill Mardon

Meetings held every 1st Tuesday of the month

Wells Lodge #23

980 Nevada St

Reno, NV

Secretary: William Hyde

The Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias is a great International Fraternity which was founded in Washington, D.C. on February 19, 1864 by Justus Henry Rathbone. Local lodges are governed by State Grand Lodges which, in turn, are governed by The Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias.

The primary object of any fraternal organization is to promote friendship among men and to provide for the general welfare of its membership. The outstanding principles of the Knights of Pythias are Friendship, Charity, and Benevolence as exemplified in the story of Damon and Pythias. Damon and Pythias were students of the father of Philosophy, Pythagoras.

In our fraternal order's ritualistic work, every sentence has a meaning and every paragraph a beautiful and inspiring lesson. The Pythian Order does not seek to shape any person's belief, but is the practical application of spiritual and charitable principles of everyday life. We have a heritage of which we are proud and our precepts and teachings lead human beings to higher ideals of life. We invite like minded-people of all races and creeds, who are of good character, to join us in making these ideals a reality in modern living.